NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 616: "Licking" to the end and nothing left? (Daily Chapter)
Friday, February 2009, 2, the Phoenix All-Star Weekend officially begins today.

There were the Celebrity Game and the Rookie Challenge on that day. As the veteran stars began to enter the end of their careers, the new generation of star players began to become the protagonists of the All-Star Game.

Having been to the All-Star Game for 12 times, for an “old Deng” like Li You, the All-Star Game is no longer a surprise;
In contrast, Rajon Rondo, who was selected to the All-Star Game for the first time, was particularly happy. This is not only a recognition, but also a symbol of "status".

There are more than 400 players in the entire league, but only 24 are selected for the All-Star Game. To put it in an exaggerated way, they are "the 24 best basketball players in the world".
Such praise and words stimulated Rondo to fly to Phoenix early, and he also brought along Prince and Chandler, who were also selected to the All-Star Game for the first time. The three did not choose to rest, but actively participated in the carnival activities.

Many people from the Knicks also flew over. This year, D'Antoni is still the head coach of the Eastern Conference All-Star team, which means they have 5 spots. The All-Star weekend has turned into an internal party for the team.

Every All-Star Weekend is accompanied by trade rumors, and this year is no exception. Artest and Marion have become the focus of these two days.

All the basketball commentators were discussing that "reject trade" columns appeared in the newspapers of Philadelphia and Chicago early in the morning. Both sides agreed that the Heat should not "send warmth".

Especially the Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers haven't beaten the Knicks once since 96, which deeply hurt the fans here.

As soon as the deal broke, a sports reporter expressed his views on his personal Twitter:
"Eastern Conference teams should never make any trades with the Knicks! Those players will decline when they leave the system."

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In Chicago, champion guard Sprewell was mentioned again, and the Bulls fans were deeply hurt by him. Thinking of the Chandler trade, local sports reporters also complained:

"Reject New York! Break their monopoly, Eastern teams should unite."

Since last night, the traffic on the relevant Twitter topic has skyrocketed, and various insiders have sent out their opinions. Yahoo Sports revealed more specific inside information this morning:
"Pat Riley intends to ask for Metta World Peace, Thaddeus Young, David Lee and draft picks, and the two sides are expected to reach an agreement after the All-Star Weekend."

When the corresponding news came out, New York fans also spoke out, all thinking that the 3-for-1 trade was a bit of a loss, and that Marion's statistics this season have also declined, which is completely different from his peak state with the Suns.

Since the last game of the All-Star Weekend was not at home, Heat fans were not able to see Marion grinning at the first time. After seeing the Twitter message, they also expressed their dissatisfaction:

"We should bring in an All-Star big man. A rookie can't help the team win."

No matter what the news reported, Pat Riley did not give an official response. In fact, it was not just a 1 for 3 trade, he also planned to trade Gary Neal as well.

After getting Gasol from an insider with a high probability of him being out for the season, the Heat planned to create some trouble. David Lee is in good shape, and without this big man, the Knicks' height will be further reduced.

At noon, it was supposed to be lunch time, but Pat Riley accepted the invitation of Miami Sports reporters, and then the relevant news appeared on Twitter:
"Building the front line is the Heat's future goal."

There was no admission that the trade would happen, but after seeing the content on Twitter, Miami fans fell silent. Everyone was a little confused, wondering if this idea of ​​building a team was correct.

Wade was not satisfied with the deal. In fact, Pat Riley just gave a routine notification and did not intend to ask for his advice, which made the Flash a little angry.

What annoyed him even more was Marion's attitude. After the Heat finished their game with the Bulls on Thursday and returned to Miami, the former All-Star "packed" himself.
The Heat have a pretty good record, 27 wins and 24 losses. If they keep going, they will most likely make it to the playoffs, but Marion had no feelings of nostalgia. Before getting off the plane, he simply said goodbye to his teammates:

"Guys, this is business! I had a great time in Miami and we may be rivals again in the future."

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Looking at Marion's smiling face, Haslem looked unhappy. Only Livingston sent his blessings at the first time. Wade just felt angry in his heart.

Wade also flew to Phoenix early and had a sullen look since the morning. The same was true for Carmelo Anthony who was gathering with his friends. Not being selected for the All-Star Game was simply a humiliation for him.

LeBron James was in a good mood. The three of them also attended the carnival in the afternoon. Looking at the two people who were forcing a smile, the Chosen One whispered and joked:

"Hey Bro, you guys should be happy, maybe you can make a further step in the playoffs this year, I think that's a good thing."

The fans at the event hadn't been able to squeeze in next to the big star. Wade, who was in a bad mood, looked at his friend who was dressed casually in black and said unconvincedly:
"I don't understand why the team would trade for a rookie? David Lee? Pat Riley didn't even inform me. The team needs an experienced big man."

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Anthony couldn't follow up on this topic, and he forced a smile on his dark face. When he noticed that more and more fans were preparing to surround the star, he subconsciously said sarcastically:
"Do you think you are Li and can influence the management's decision?"

"That rookie coach has more influence than you do, Bro. Sometimes we have to accept reality."

Without waiting for Wade to respond, James smiled and whispered gloatingly that his outstanding performance allowed him to surpass his friend, and this feeling was wonderful:

"I think you should consider how to live in peace with Artest World. You know, this guy has always looked down on us."

There was a commotion at the Phoenix Convention Center, and many fans noticed the three people and gradually began to move in that direction.

Wade glanced at Anthony in a floral shirt, then shook his head at James in black casual clothes. A depressed look appeared on his face, and he explained in a helpless whisper:
"You guys are such a lucky guy. To be honest, I don't like dealing with him."

"No one wants to make friends with that group of egomaniacs. When I enter the player option, I plan to test the free market."

James was actually secretly happy about this deal. Although they lost the last time they met, they beat the Knicks in rebounding. Now that the opponent has lost their big man, the Cavaliers have the advantage again.

"I don't know, but I think it's the right decision. We have to take control of our careers!"

"You also want to pursue advanced data, that APM?"

Anthony waved to the fans and complained about what James said. James, on the other hand, looked serious and stopped looking at Wade. Instead, he turned his head and asked:
"Why not? These statistics will tell people how good I am!"

"If there were advanced defensive statistics, maybe Flash could push Kobe into the All-Defensive Second Team. Bro, this is an opportunity for us. Do you want to be laughed at like Kobe?"

Wade could only shrug his shoulders and didn't give his own response. In fact, he also looked down on Kobe who was hyped, but he was not as concerned about Excel as his friend. "I knew Lee wanted to trade declining players. If I could make a choice, I would rather go to Los Angeles and partner with him. Kobe would not trade me!"

Anthony, who was irritated, started to speak sourly again, but the two people next to him didn't respond. Instead, they shouted to Chris Paul who was walking over:

"Bro, tell Mello how great Lee is, this is your favorite job!"

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Chris Paul, dressed in a grey T-shirt and jeans, looked at his three friends with different expressions. After hearing the greeting, he spread his hands helplessly. As a "Li fan", he could understand their feelings:
"I talked to some reporters for a while and they were like, man, there's a good chance they're going to vote for Lee this year."

James, who rose to second place in the MVP rankings, raised his eyebrows. He was prepared for this. Hook was also working hard to promote relevant advanced data.

Wade got some information from his friends. When he heard Paul's explanation, he couldn't hold it back for a moment. Frustration appeared on his dark face. He really couldn't stand the way the league was running according to Li You's wishes:
“When did basketball get so complicated?”

Li You did not participate in any individual challenge this year, as that was the stage for newbies. However, he was invited to participate in the commentary on Friday, and his schedule for the day became a little tight.

In the past, gifts had to be prepared every Valentine's Day, but as girls grow older, the format has changed a bit, and sometimes the gift-giving turns into a fancy competition.

The girls all have their own jobs. This time, the one accompanying Li You is Elizabeth Olsen, who is just about to celebrate her 20th birthday. Some youthful girls really like this kind of festival.

After boarding the Bombardier G5000, a large business private jet, from Teterboro Airport, young Olsen was as happy as the elderly dog ​​Happy who was brought by his side.

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During the nearly 5-hour journey, Bombardier arranged the best service to promote its upcoming new aircraft. Two tall blonde girls came to ask about our well-being from time to time.

Since Phoenix is ​​not as cold as New York, the young girl took off her coat and wore a slightly loose beige shirt and trousers to play with the elderly dog ​​on the plane.

Seeing Li You resting his chin on his hand and reading emails, Olsen came over, lowered his head to show off his new necklace, and after revealing his round breasts, he smiled and whispered:
"Is it pretty? Clay, look at Happy. He is very happy today too!"

The old dog lacked vitality, but most of the time it maintained a Husky-like smile. Li You glanced at the dog circling around the flight attendant, hugged the young girl and said softly:

"The jewelry just accentuates your beauty perfectly, don't you like it?"

This little gift was chosen by the succubus and her two sisters. It was Olsen's favorite. The young girl smiled and nodded, and Li You took the opportunity to take out a handmade photo album.

There are three-dimensional patterns when you open the album. Most of the photos are daily records, including New York University, New Jersey ski resorts, and some are of camping sites and photos in the UK.

The young girl looked at the handmade gifts and let out a low cry, then chirped and recalled these "date" places.
When she saw the end, Olsen's eyes were watery. At this moment, she felt that she was "special". Maybe this is true love!
"Like it?"

Li You showed an inexplicable smile on his face, looked at the young girl and asked softly again, the latter nodded vigorously, and then kissed her passionately.

When holding the soft white skin, there was an illusion of growing up. Unconsciously, several buttons were undone, but Olsen didn't care. Instead, he became more enthusiastic.

The elderly dog ​​Happy ran over to the two of them silently. Li You, who was planning to continue controlling the ball, saw the dog "sigh" and his eyes twitched slightly for a moment.

After not seeing Milinda for half a month, Happy would occasionally look aggrieved, as if to remind Li You that these girls were not "hostesses".
Olsen, who was holding onto his shirt, blushed slightly. He squeezed closer to Li You again, saw the information on the laptop, and asked in a greasy voice:
"Honey, where is this?"

"At 820 Fifth Avenue, someone has been trying to sell me a whole-floor apartment. The house is a bit old, so I'm still hesitant."

The price is close to 4000 million, which is a "discounted price" after the subprime mortgage crisis. Li You has received a lot of high-quality real estate resources and is currently overwhelmed by the choices.

What bothers him is that he is uncertain how much these houses will appreciate in value in the future. In this regard, Li You plans to go back and consult more professional family members, but the young girl could only smile sweetly after seeing the prices.

The two whispered from time to time, and maybe because she was about to turn 20, Olsen became a little bolder and soon sent out a special invitation. She wanted to have an unforgettable birthday.

When the elderly dog ​​Happy saw that his male owner was trying to control his opponent again, he immediately made a "hmm" sound after lying down. If he could speak, he would definitely tell those "family members" that Li You has always been obsessed with women!
Half an hour before 17 p.m., the Phoenix Convention Center became lively. The celebrity game was about to begin and stars and celebrities took to the stage one after another.

As the head coach of the Western Conference All-Star team, Magic Johnson was dressed in sportswear, shook hands with everyone he met, and showed his signature smile from time to time, appearing particularly happy.

Drexler and Wilkins were also there, and many fans began to shout their names. The old men were also very happy, but soon the noise became louder and louder:

“Lee! Lee! Lee!”

When he arrived at the stadium, Li You appeared in front of the technical table in a formal suit. He hugged and greeted his partners Kevin Harlan and Kenny Smith, and then waved to the fans, which made the cheers even louder.

Well-known WNBA stars Lisa Leslie and Kara Lawson came over early, and seeing how popular Li You was, Lakers legend Rick Fox curled his lips secretly.

As a former opponent, Rick Fox doesn't like Li You at all. If it weren't for the Knicks, perhaps his career would have been more successful.

Soon the focus of the venue changed. James Denton and Zachary Levi also came up to Li You with their mobile phones and greeted him, and the invited stars followed suit.

In the audience, Chalmers and Thaddeus Young were in low spirits. The two rookies were disappointed after seeing the trade information, especially Thaddeus Young, who felt even more bitter when he thought of his recent outstanding performance:
"Man, why is this happening? Is Lee really going to agree to trade me?"

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Chalmers, wearing a red suit, looked at his teammates' depressed expressions and didn't know what to say for a moment. He also learned a lesson:
“I don’t know, maybe that’s the NBA.”

After licking all the balls and having nothing left, Chalmers felt that he should practice more. Looking at his silent teammates, he made a decision in his heart:

"I must stay!"

(End of this chapter)